: Fred designs a complex, Rube Goldberg-like trap to catch the creature, which Shaggy and Scooby often inadvertently help spring.
: To find clues, Fred usually suggests they "split up," often pairing himself with Daphne and Velma while Shaggy and Scooby-Doo go off together. The Scooby-Doo Show
The storyline of (1976–1978) follows the classic formula of the Mystery Inc. gang traveling in the Mystery Machine to solve purportedly supernatural mysteries . The Core Formula Each episode typically follows a structured sequence: : Fred designs a complex, Rube Goldberg-like trap
: Once caught, the monster is revealed to be a human in a costume—typically a local person using the legend to hide criminal activities like theft or land grabs. gang traveling in the Mystery Machine to solve
: Shaggy and Scooby frequently encounter the "monster" and are chased through various settings, often using comedic antics and disguises to evade capture.